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Forget driving -- take in the state from the sky with this deal from Heart of Texas Hot Air Balloon Rides. Previous riders loved it, and without a trace of altitude irony say they "would highly recommend" it to anyone:

• $189 ($399 value) for a 1-hour hot air balloon ride + post-flight reception
• A formal safety briefing precedes the flight at the launch location
• After landing, you'll be driven to your original meeting place